WINE CLUB | CHEESE CLUB

How it’s Thanksgiving already, we also aren’t totally sure. But we’re so excited to share our holiday picks with you. All of these wines will be exceptional on your table, but of course, they’re good any time. And as always, our food suggestions are just starting points. Wine is nostalgic and we’re big fans of making what you like, drinking what you like, and not giving a damn if they “go” together.

Thanksgiving always gives us some good time to reflect on the amazing Halfseas community we’ve gotten to both build and be part of. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being part of our club, for trusting our monthly choices and trying our sometimes-off-the-wall food pairing suggestions, for coming to our Tuesday tastings, and for just bringing the warmest energy every time we get to see you.

We hope you get to soak up this time of year with the people you love the most, eating delicious food and of course, drinking absurdly good wine.

The Halfseas Team

ALL CLUB MEMBERS GET TO ENJOY THESE 3 BOTTLES:

Nicchia Lambrusco di Modena NV

Grapes: Salamino, Marani, Grasparossa
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Retail: $23

Drinking & pairing ideas: This is an absolute go-to for any Thanksgiving table, and pairs delightfully with all things turkey or cranberry

2020 Halozan Red Blend

Grapes: Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir, Blauer Kölner, Zweigelt, Gamay
Region: Styrian Peninsula, Slovenia
Retail: $18

Drinking & pairing ideas: Green bean casserole (especially if it has fried little something on top). Or, with a chill, this would be a great late afternoon starter with early dinner snacks.

2021 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Rouge

Grape: Gamay
Region: Beaujolais, France
Retail: $20

Drinking & pairing ideas: Gamay — especially from Beaujolais — is delicious with anything sweet and sour. We’d recommend that part of your plate where the cranberry sauce leaks into the stuffing that’s smothered in gravy. Or if you want to keep it simple, try it with some cherry pie.

6-BOTTLE MEMBERS ALSO GET TO ENJOY THESE 3 BOTTLES:

2018 Pere Mata Brut Nature Cava

Grapes: Xarello, Macabeo, Parellada
Region: Penedes, Spain
Retail: $19

Drinking & pairing ideas: This is the perfect bottle to pour while guests are still taking their shoes off at the door. Or to open for a treat during your mid-day prep.

2020 Dr. Loosen Red Slate Riesling Trocken

Grape: Riesling
Region: Mosel, Germany
Retail: $22

Drinking & pairing ideas: Riesling is good with anything, or nothing. But if you must choose, it would be a good candidate with your cheese plate or for some of the richer dishes on the table.

2020 Ca' del Baio 'Paolina' Barbera d'Alba

Grape: Barbera
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Retail: $18

Drinking & pairing ideas: Garlicky mashed potatoes!

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REMINDERS

• Email us at info@halfseaswine.com to buy more single bottles or a 12-bottle case with special pricing.

• Come see us at Halfseas, your charming little neighborhood wine shop tucked inside Brimmer & Heeltap. Open Wednesday through Sunday 12 - 9pm.

• Wine pairs best with friends. Tell your friends.